Greenbelt Alliancehttp://www.greenbelt.org
Greenbelt Alliance is focused on a single challenge—how the San Francisco Bay Area handles growth.Tue, 26 Sep 2017 17:20:07 +0000en-UShourly1https://wordpress.org/?v=4.8.2http://www.greenbelt.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/cropped-GAIcon-32x32.pngGreenbelt Alliancehttp://www.greenbelt.org
3232Chief Financial Officer & Director Of Administrationhttp://www.greenbelt.org/careers/chief-financial-officer-director-administration/
http://www.greenbelt.org/careers/chief-financial-officer-director-administration/#respondTue, 19 Sep 2017 20:24:50 +0000http://www.greenbelt.org/?p=21375Full-time position Greenbelt Alliance seeks a committed and enthusiastic candidate for the position of Chief Financial Officer & Director of Administration, based in San Francisco. Position Summary The Chief Financial Officer & Director of Administration (CFO & DoA) leads Greenbelt Alliance’s finance and operation functions. The CFO & DoA will report to the Chief Executive Officer and work closely with the entire Greenbelt Alliance team, including San Francisco-based staff from the Program,... Read More

Greenbelt Alliance seeks a committed and enthusiastic candidate for the position of Chief Financial Officer & Director of Administration, based in San Francisco.

Position Summary

The Chief Financial Officer & Director of Administration (CFO & DoA) leads Greenbelt Alliance’s finance and operation functions. The CFO & DoA will report to the Chief Executive Officer and work closely with the entire Greenbelt Alliance team, including San Francisco-based staff from the Program, Advancement, Marketing & Communications, and Finance & Administration departments as well as regional staff in field offices throughout the Bay Area, and Greenbelt Alliance’s Board of Directors. See www.greenbelt.org to learn more about our work.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management
The CFO & DoA is responsible for oversight of all financial aspects of the organization. These include accounting, budgeting, financial analysis and reporting, annual audits, and strategic planning. Greenbelt Alliance is financially healthy, with strong systems in place, an endowment, long-term major donors, and a history of clean audits.

Human Resources, Office and Systems Administration
The CFO & DoA oversees all aspects of Greenbelt Alliance as an ongoing nonprofit business entity. This includes working with administrative staff, office management, upkeep of IT systems, oversight and coordination of personnel matters, and oversight of corporate and legal obligations.

Manage Systems Administration – work with IT consultants to support cross-platform (Mac-Windows) infrastructure: hardware, software, network, email, troubleshooting, repairs, other consultants as needed and recommendations on purchases. Oversee maintenance of phone system, furniture, and other needed equipment and repairs.

Essential Functions

Interact and cooperate with co-workers in a variety of situations and work as part of a team.

Interact professionally with diverse stakeholders.

Plan and think strategically.

Accept supervision and work independently.

Express ideas in spoken and written form clearly and concisely.

Use a computer and type for an extended period of time.

CompensationSalary DOE, full-time, based in San Francisco, with some travel around the Bay Area. Compensation includes full employer-paid health and dental insurance for employees, generous vacation and sick time, and an exciting, team-oriented work environment. Flexible spending accounts, Commuter Checks, and 403(b) retirement accounts also available.

To Apply

Email a resume, cover letter, and salary history to jobs@greenbelt.org. Be sure to include the job title followed by your name in the subject line.

About Greenbelt Alliance
Greenbelt Alliance is the champion of the places that make the Bay Area special. We ensure the right development happens in the right places. We work to protect the region’s open spaces and make sure cities grow in a way that creates great neighborhoods for everyone.

With a committed staff of 20, Greenbelt Alliance has a strong team spirit and sense of fun. We are headquartered in San Francisco, with offices in San Jose, Santa Rosa, Fairfield, and Walnut Creek.

Greenbelt Alliance values a diverse workplace and is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to engaging the skills and leadership of people of color, LGBT persons, and other people from diverse backgrounds. People from these and other traditionally marginalized backgrounds and communities are strongly encouraged to apply.

]]>http://www.greenbelt.org/careers/chief-financial-officer-director-administration/feed/0Sunnyvale City Council Selects Smart Alternative For El Camino Realhttp://www.greenbelt.org/blog/sunnyvale-city-council-selects-smart-alternative-el-camino-real/
http://www.greenbelt.org/blog/sunnyvale-city-council-selects-smart-alternative-el-camino-real/#respondTue, 12 Sep 2017 23:36:39 +0000http://www.greenbelt.org/?p=21340For the Bay Area to thrive, we must protect our natural and agricultural landscapes and provide new homes to meet the needs of people across the income spectrum. It’s not one or the other. It’s both. That’s why your support for the right development in the right places is so critical. The city of Sunnyvale has become ground zero for the region’s housing affordability crisis. In Sunnyvale, a two-bedroom apartment rents for... Read More

]]>For the Bay Area to thrive, we must protect our natural and agricultural landscapes and provide new homes to meet the needs of people across the income spectrum. It’s not one or the other. It’s both. That’s why your support for the right development in the right places is so critical.

The city of Sunnyvale has become ground zero for the region’s housing affordability crisis. In Sunnyvale, a two-bedroom apartment rents for over $3,200 per month. Far too many families are struggling with the burden of high housing costs and must endure ever-longer commutes to find a home they can afford. Sunnyvale has the opportunity to do better for its residents and we’re helping make it happen.

Recently, Sunnyvale took an important step to tackle the housing crisis. The city is preparing a plan for the future of El Camino Real, a four-mile corridor through town that offers one of the city’s best opportunities to create walkable, transit-friendly neighborhoods. In August, the City Council voted to accommodate 6,900 new homes along the corridor, the most homes of all the options under consideration, in its upcoming plan. The final plan is expected to be adopted in mid-2018.

Sunnyvale has more potential for infill development—development on vacant lots or leftover properties—than nearly any other city; surpassed only by the big three cities of San Francisco, Oakland, and San Jose. With two Caltrain stations, light rail, and frequent bus service, it’s a perfect location to create homes and jobs near public transit.

Together with Livable Sunnyvale and other partners, we have the potential to dramatically improve the quality of life in this important Bay Area city. And we’re hopeful that this experience can serve as a model of community engagement to inspire the rest of the Bay Area.

Next Steps

Although the City has reached the first milestone of selecting their “preferred alternative” for El Camino Real, the final plan won’t be passed until 2018. In the meantime, residents must continue to show their support for adding new homes for residents across the income spectrum to safeguard this victory and ensure that the final plan truly serves all of Sunnyvale.

Add your voice to the many Sunnyvale residents who want to see the right development happen in the right place. Sign on to our support letter below to let Sunnyvale City Council know you support more homes along El Camino Real.

]]>http://www.greenbelt.org/blog/sunnyvale-city-council-selects-smart-alternative-el-camino-real/feed/0All Aboard The Smart Trainhttp://www.greenbelt.org/blog/aboard-smart-train/
http://www.greenbelt.org/blog/aboard-smart-train/#respondTue, 12 Sep 2017 19:13:17 +0000http://www.greenbelt.org/?p=21328For the first time in more than 50 years, travelers can jump on the train in the North Bay. The long-awaited Sonoma Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) is now running full speed ahead with daily and weekend service from downtown San Rafael to the Sonoma County Airport. And….you can use your Clipper Card! Greenbelt Alliance worked to pass the measure that created SMART nearly 10 years ago. We were proud to join... Read More

]]>For the first time in more than 50 years, travelers can jump on the train in the North Bay. The long-awaited Sonoma Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) is now running full speed ahead with daily and weekend service from downtown San Rafael to the Sonoma County Airport. And….you can use your Clipper Card!

Greenbelt Alliance worked to pass the measure that created SMART nearly 10 years ago. We were proud to join local elected officials and supporters to celebrate the launch of the new passenger train in historic Railroad Square in Santa Rosa on August 22, 2017.

“All aboard the SMART train,” bellowed Senator Mike McGuire from the station platform to hundreds of train fans eager to ride the rails. The former Sonoma County supervisor was one of many elected officials at the launch who helped get the train rolling down the tracks after funding and other challenges delayed commencement of service. Read the Press Democrat’s article about the grand opening here.

“It’s the beginning of a new era of transportation for the whole North Bay—a generational change for travel between two counties,” said SMART Chair Debora Fudge, Mayor of Windsor and a friend of Greenbelt Alliance who has served on the SMART board for a dozen years.

Greenbelt Alliance Board Member Jake Mackenzie, a SMART director and Mayor of Rohnert Park, wore a traditional Scottish kilt to the launch event in memory of his family members who spent their lives working for railroads in Scotland.

“The lessons are clear,” he said in a rousing speech that traced the SMART line’s origins and journey to date. “Our traffic problems cannot be eased by building more roads. There is going to be transit-oriented development all up and down this corridor.”

Watch his speech below.

As an example of well-planned transit oriented development, Greenbelt Alliance recently endorsed a mixed-used development with 185 new apartment homes on the SMART line near Railroad Square.

“The launch of SMART means it is time to finally start building the thriving neighborhoods envisioned in the station area plans along the train line,” said Teri Shore, Regional Director for the North Bay.

SMART’s initial 43 miles of rail corridor includes 10 stations, from the Sonoma County Airport to Downtown San Rafael. Future extensions include: Larkspur, which is scheduled to be completed in 2019; Windsor; Healdsburg; and Cloverdale. The full project will provide 70 miles of passenger rail service, connecting SMART passengers with jobs, education centers, retail hubs and housing along the Sonoma-Marin corridor, and a bicycle-pedestrian pathway. Learn more about SMART here.

]]>http://www.greenbelt.org/blog/aboard-smart-train/feed/0Protect Open Space and Halt Sprawl in Novato—Vote Yes on Measure D!http://www.greenbelt.org/blog/protect-open-space-halt-sprawl-novato-vote-yes-measure-d/
http://www.greenbelt.org/blog/protect-open-space-halt-sprawl-novato-vote-yes-measure-d/#commentsMon, 11 Sep 2017 18:39:14 +0000http://www.greenbelt.org/?p=21330To see what’s at risk, just walk or ride your bike along the green expanse of Bowman Canyon on the edge of the city of Novato’s urban growth boundary (UGB). Heading west on Novato Boulevard, houses end and the oak woodlands and rolling hills begin. Keep going and soon you reach Stafford Lake and farmland stretching for miles toward the coast. The UGB is doing its job. To maintain this open space and... Read More

]]>To see what’s at risk, just walk or ride your bike along the green expanse of Bowman Canyon on the edge of the city of Novato’s urban growth boundary (UGB). Heading west on Novato Boulevard, houses end and the oak woodlands and rolling hills begin. Keep going and soon you reach Stafford Lake and farmland stretching for miles toward the coast. The UGB is doing its job.

To maintain this open space and keep sprawl at bay for the next generation, a team of open space advocates have launched the Yes on Measure D campaign in Novato. If passed by city voters, Measure D will renew Novato’s existing UGB for another 25 years.

Why Yes on Measure D?

First adopted by the voters with a 70% majority in 1997, the renewal measure is now even stronger to protect open space and prevent urban sprawl. A simple 51% majority is all that’s needed to pass Measure D.

Voting YES on Measure D will:

Protect Novato’s open space and rural lands

Protect the environment

Preserve Novato’s small town character

Promote economic vitality

Prevent sprawl

Cost taxpayers nothing

Renewing the UGB will protect open space and farmland, prevent sprawl, and encourage walkable, bike-friendly neighborhoods near downtown and the SMART line until the end of 2042. There is enough land within Novato to allow for reasonable growth and development for the next 25 years.

Best of all, renewing the UGB will ensure that we’ll still be able to enjoy the oaks and rolling hills in Bowman Canyon as we head out to explore the countryside.

Get Involved

Donate

Invest in the future of Novato, Marin County, and the North Bay’s open space and agricultural legacy by making a donation, large or small, to the Yes on Measure D campaign!* So far the work accomplished has been with the help of volunteers and generous pro-bono contributions.

]]>http://www.greenbelt.org/blog/protect-open-space-halt-sprawl-novato-vote-yes-measure-d/feed/22017 Greenbelt Alliance Champion Awards: Linda Jo Fitz and Megan Medeiroshttp://www.greenbelt.org/blog/2017-greenbelt-alliance-champion-awards-linda-jo-fitz-megan-medeiros/
http://www.greenbelt.org/blog/2017-greenbelt-alliance-champion-awards-linda-jo-fitz-megan-medeiros/#respondFri, 08 Sep 2017 21:08:31 +0000http://www.greenbelt.org/?p=21313Linda Jo Fitz and Megan Medeiros, two women who have been steadfast supporters and partners of Greenbelt Alliance will be honored at our annual Savor The Greenbelt fundraiser on October 3, 2017, with the Greenbelt Alliance Champion Award. The award is in recognition of their lifelong contributions to the mission of Greenbelt Alliance—protecting our natural and agricultural lands and promoting smart growth within our cities and towns to make the Bay Area... Read More

]]>Linda Jo Fitz and Megan Medeiros, two women who have been steadfast supporters and partners of Greenbelt Alliance will be honored at our annual Savor The Greenbelt fundraiser on October 3, 2017, with the Greenbelt Alliance Champion Award.

The award is in recognition of their lifelong contributions to the mission of Greenbelt Alliance—protecting our natural and agricultural lands and promoting smart growth within our cities and towns to make the Bay Area a place where all residents can thrive.

Linda Jo Fitz

Linda Jo Fitz has served as a steadfast ambassador for Greenbelt Alliance for over a decade, connecting members of the business communities in Sonoma County, San Francisco, and Oakland to Greenbelt Alliance and our work. Linda was originally drawn to our mission through her work promoting the conservation of local historic buildings in her role on the Board of Directors of San Francisco Architectural Heritage, where she eventually served as Chair. Despite having a full plate with her career as a Wealth Manager at Aspiriant and serving on several local nonprofit boards–including previously serving as Board Chair for SPUR–Linda has remained an exemplary champion for Greenbelt Alliance. A native of Sonoma County, Linda generously shares her enthusiasm, leadership, and financial support to help Greenbelt Alliance achieve our vision for a sustainable and inclusive Bay Area.

Megan Medeiros

Since 2013 Megan Medeiros has served as the Executive Director of Committee for Green Foothills. For over 15 years, Megan has organized people around local environmental issues and has become one of the most dynamic, recognized, and energetic environmental leaders in the Bay Area. Greenbelt Alliance applauds Megan’s role as a champion for the Bay Area’s open spaces and couldn’t be more grateful for her partnership. In particular, she has played a vital role in our joint work to protect Coyote Valley from being lost to sprawl forever. Megan’s previous experience includes working with the Silicon Valley Land Conservancy, directing San Jose State University’s Environmental Resource Center, and managing conservation programs for the Sierra Club Loma Prieta Chapter.

]]>http://www.greenbelt.org/blog/2017-greenbelt-alliance-champion-awards-linda-jo-fitz-megan-medeiros/feed/0Los Gatos Approves New Infill Homes on “North 40”http://www.greenbelt.org/blog/los-gatos-approves-new-infill-homes-north-40/
http://www.greenbelt.org/blog/los-gatos-approves-new-infill-homes-north-40/#respondThu, 07 Sep 2017 22:03:08 +0000http://www.greenbelt.org/?p=21305Greenbelt Alliance is excited to share that the Los Gatos Town Council has approved a smart proposal for a new walkable neighborhood on one of the city’s largest sites for infill development. Known as “Phase One of the North 40 development,” the project includes numerous exciting community benefits, including: A mix of 320 new homes, as well as a village market, shops, and open space on a 21-acre site. 50 affordable homes... Read More

]]>Greenbelt Alliance is excited to share that the Los Gatos Town Council has approved a smart proposal for a new walkable neighborhood on one of the city’s largest sites for infill development.

Known as “Phase One of the North 40 development,” the project includes numerous exciting community benefits, including:

A mix of 320 new homes, as well as a village market, shops, and open space on a 21-acre site.
50 affordable homes for seniors, providing opportunities for those most in need.

Over 30% of the area dedicated as open space with a central community park, community gardens, dog park, and fruit-bearing orchards.

Walking and biking paths throughout the neighborhood, and contributions to enhancing bicycle and pedestrian connectivity to surrounding community amenities and employers.

Greenbelt Alliance endorsed the Phase One proposal as a prime example of smart infill development that supports the local economy, relieves development pressure on the region’s natural and agricultural lands, and offers a host of other environmental and quality of life benefits. We joined an array of organizations and residents calling for its approval.

The approval of the Phase One proposal comes after many years of contentious deliberations and debate, including a lawsuit. And while there is cause for celebration, it’s concerning that the Los Gatos Town Council has placed a moratorium on development in the rest of the North 40 area until changes to the city’s North 40 Specific Plan, adopted in 2015, have been considered.

We urge Los Gatos residents to speak out in favor of more infill homes for residents across the income spectrum when the city discusses its moratorium at its October 3, 2017 Town Council meeting.

]]>http://www.greenbelt.org/blog/los-gatos-approves-new-infill-homes-north-40/feed/0Senate Bill 365 Signed: Next Step, Creating a Park and Open Space District in Solano Countyhttp://www.greenbelt.org/blog/senate-bill-365-signed-next-step-creating-park-open-space-district-solano-county/
http://www.greenbelt.org/blog/senate-bill-365-signed-next-step-creating-park-open-space-district-solano-county/#respondWed, 06 Sep 2017 22:51:47 +0000http://www.greenbelt.org/?p=21284We're celebrating a big milestone toward a Countywide Park and Open Space District in Solano County. Senate Bill 365 (Dodd) was signed by Governor Brown, giving the go-ahead for the county Board of Supervisors to pursue creating the district. Add your voice of support for the next step.

]]>Greenbelt Alliance and our partners are celebrating a big milestone in the creation of a Countywide Park and Open Space District in Solano County. Last week, Senate Bill 365 (Dodd) was signed by Governor Brown, giving the go-ahead for the county Board of Supervisors to pursue creating the district.

Today, Solano is the only county in the nine-county Bay Area that does not have a park and open space district. But together with local residents and organizations, we’re looking to change that. With 78% of people polled in support of creating a district and 89% agreeing that the availability of nearby parks, trails, and recreation improves quality of life, it is clear that residents are overwhelmingly supportive of protecting and stewarding their local parks and natural landscapes.

While SB365 is a big win and vital next step, Solano County residents will not officially have a Park and Open Space District unless voters approve it via a ballot measure—which will likely be included in the 2018 or 2020 election.

Why do we need Countywide Park and Open Space Districts?

Treasured natural lands throughout the Bay Area and across the state of California are often maintained and managed by “special districts” called Countywide Park and Open Space Districts. If you have stepped foot on a trail in the region, it is likely that you were on lands purchased or maintained by an open space district.

Countywide Park and Open Space Districts create a system of parklands in a particular area. The districts preserve and protect natural areas and also operate a system of public parks, which include trails, educational programming, and outdoor recreational facilities.

An important factor is that parks are expensive to maintain and improve. An established district is able to apply for grant funding and collect private donations to continually improve the beloved local lands within the district’s boundaries. Without this necessary funding ability, parks and trails can fall into disrepair.

What’s next?

Greenbelt Alliance is working closely with the County, each of the seven Solano cities, park district advocates, and residents to make the district a reality. Together with our partners, we will coordinate the upcoming ballot measure campaign which, if successful, will create the district.

If you want to stay on top of this issue, sign on here to lend your voice of support and receive email updates as the campaign progresses.

]]>http://www.greenbelt.org/blog/senate-bill-365-signed-next-step-creating-park-open-space-district-solano-county/feed/0Press Release: Governor Jerry Brown Signs Legislation to Move Forward Solano Countywide Park Districthttp://www.greenbelt.org/blog/press-release-governor-jerry-brown-signs-legislation-move-forward-solano-countywide-park-district/
http://www.greenbelt.org/blog/press-release-governor-jerry-brown-signs-legislation-move-forward-solano-countywide-park-district/#respondWed, 06 Sep 2017 22:25:53 +0000http://www.greenbelt.org/?p=21297Fairfield, CA — Today, Greenbelt Alliance and our partners are celebrating a big milestone in the creation of a Countywide Park and Open Space District in Solano County. Last Friday, SB365 (Dodd) was signed by Governor Brown, giving the go-ahead for the county Board of Supervisors to pursue creating the district. The Board of Supervisors now have the opportunity to authorize a countywide ballot initiative that will put the question of creating... Read More

]]>Fairfield, CA — Today, Greenbelt Alliance and our partners are celebrating a big milestone in the creation of a Countywide Park and Open Space District in Solano County. Last Friday, SB365 (Dodd) was signed by Governor Brown, giving the go-ahead for the county Board of Supervisors to pursue creating the district. The Board of Supervisors now have the opportunity to authorize a countywide ballot initiative that will put the question of creating a district to the voters of Solano County in a 2018 or 2020 election.

Greenbelt Alliance’s Solano County Regional Representative, Amy Hartman, said, “We are thrilled to see the momentum behind the creation of a Countywide Park and Open Space District in Solano County and are grateful to Senator Bill Dodd and the Solano Board of Supervisors for their work on this important effort. The creation of the district is a long time in the making and this is the most progress ever made. We look forward to the Solano Board of Supervisors putting this question to the voters of Solano on an upcoming ballot.”

Solano is the only county in the nine-county Bay Area that does not have a park and open space district. But together with local residents and organizations, Greenbelt Alliance is looking to change that. With 78% of people polled in support of creating a district and 89% agreeing that the availability of proximate parks, trails, and recreation improves quality of life, it is clear that residents are overwhelmingly supportive of protecting and stewarding their local parks and open space.

Greenbelt Alliance is looking forward to continuing to work closely with the County, each of the seven Solano cities, park district advocates, and residents to make the district a reality. Together with our partners, Greenbelt Alliance will coordinate the upcoming ballot measure campaign which, if successful, will create the district.

Greenbelt Alliance addresses a single challenge: how the Bay Area handles growth. They are the San Francisco Bay Area’s leading organization in protecting natural and agricultural landscapes from sprawl development and in ensuring everyone can live in a thriving neighborhood. For nearly 60 years, they have shaped the amazing places of the Bay Area.

]]>http://www.greenbelt.org/blog/press-release-governor-jerry-brown-signs-legislation-move-forward-solano-countywide-park-district/feed/0Job Announcement: Marketing Assistanthttp://www.greenbelt.org/careers/job-announcement-marketing-assistant/
http://www.greenbelt.org/careers/job-announcement-marketing-assistant/#respondWed, 16 Aug 2017 22:14:58 +0000http://www.greenbelt.org/?p=21059Full-time position Greenbelt Alliance seeks a committed and enthusiastic candidate for the position of Marketing Assistant based in San Francisco. Position Summary We need your help to recruit supporters, influence policy, raise money, and encourage the San Francisco Bay Area to fight for smart use of the natural and urban environment around us. You will be a critical part of achieving our online fundraising and advocacy goals and recruiting new activists and... Read More

Greenbelt Alliance seeks a committed and enthusiastic candidate for the position of Marketing Assistant based in San Francisco.

Position Summary

We need your help to recruit supporters, influence policy, raise money, and encourage the San Francisco Bay Area to fight for smart use of the natural and urban environment around us. You will be a critical part of achieving our online fundraising and advocacy goals and recruiting new activists and donors. Your day-to-day will be focused on executing our digital strategy including email marketing, social media, SEM, and posting website content. The perfect candidate for this position is highly collaborative and loves to create innovative fundraising and advocacy campaigns. The role is part of a three-person team and is a key position in upholding the Greenbelt Alliance brand. Explore greenbelt.org to learn more about our work.

You’ll be a great Marketing Assistant if you:

Are a self-starter who thrives when working with remote teams.

Have examples of how you’ve executed successful email campaigns.

Have created and managed inspiring social media campaigns that met your goals.

Are familiar with WordPress or a similar CMS, but more importantly, love a well-organized website and compelling content.

Are a clear and concise copywriter with a knack for boiling things down to important points.

Love the environment, smart cities, and want to make the Bay Area a better place to live.

Most importantly, the Marketing Assistant will be committed to protecting the Bay Area’s greenbelt of natural landscapes, farms, and ranches, and creating thriving neighborhoods that meet the needs of people from all walks of life.

Compensation

Salary DOE, full-time, based in San Francisco, with some travel around the Bay Area. Compensation includes full employer-paid health and dental insurance for employees, generous vacation and sick time, and an exciting, team-oriented work environment. Flexible spending accounts, Commuter Checks, and 403(b) retirement accounts also available.

To Apply

Email a resume and cover letter to jobs@greenbelt.org. Be sure to include the job title followed by your name in the subject line.

About Greenbelt Alliance

For over 50 years, Greenbelt Alliance has been the leading land-use advocacy organization in the San Francisco Bay Area. As the champion of the places that make the Bay Area special, we protect the region’s open spaces and make sure our cities and towns grow in a way that creates great neighborhoods for everyone.

Greenbelt Alliance is one of the most effective and well-respected environmental organizations in the Bay Area. Our work has encouraged Bay Area cities and counties to adopt land-use policies to effectively protect over 2 million acres of natural and agricultural lands. We were one of the first environmental organizations in the nation to establish a program to endorse and advocate for smart growth developments, improving more than 140 neighborhoods around the region and endorsing over 70,000 homes to be built to date.

With a committed staff of 20 savvy professionals at the forefront of the smart growth movement, Greenbelt Alliance has a strong team spirit and sense of fun. We are headquartered in San Francisco, with offices in Fairfield, San Jose, Santa Rosa, and Walnut Creek.

Greenbelt Alliance values a diverse workplace and is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to engaging the skills and leadership of people of color, LGBT persons, and other people from diverse backgrounds. People from these and other traditionally marginalized backgrounds and communities are strongly encouraged to apply.

]]>http://www.greenbelt.org/careers/job-announcement-marketing-assistant/feed/0Big Win for Affordable Homes in Walnut Creekhttp://www.greenbelt.org/blog/big-win-affordable-homes-walnut-creek/
http://www.greenbelt.org/blog/big-win-affordable-homes-walnut-creek/#respondTue, 15 Aug 2017 20:46:31 +0000http://www.greenbelt.org/?p=21166After two years of studies, workshops, and deliberation, the Walnut Creek City Council voted on August 1, 2017, to increase the Housing Impact Fee. Walnut Creek has been a leader in Contra Costa County on housing issues, supporting homes for a diverse community. Over the last decade, the Housing Impact Fee helped to create about 330 new affordable homes. By increasing these local resources, Walnut Creek will help create even more new... Read More

]]>After two years of studies, workshops, and deliberation, the Walnut Creek City Council voted on August 1, 2017, to increase the Housing Impact Fee.

Walnut Creek has been a leader in Contra Costa County on housing issues, supporting homes for a diverse community. Over the last decade, the Housing Impact Fee helped to create about 330 new affordable homes. By increasing these local resources, Walnut Creek will help create even more new affordable homes, supporting inclusive communities near transit and the thriving downtown area.

We are thrilled that Walnut Creek supported affordable homes by:

Increasing the existing Housing Impact Fee by 20% (from $15 to $18 per square foot) on January 1, 2018. This is a significant step towards fitting the economy of today and helping to meet the housing needs of the community.

Making the smart move to adjust the fees annually to construction costs, allowing for minor adjustments to the fee without requiring extensive deliberation.

Over the last two years, we worked with dozens of dedicated residents and community organizations to lift the policy into the forefront of City Council priorities—delivering a letter writing campaign and powerful community testimony in support of a more inclusive Walnut Creek.

We want to thank the tireless residents of Walnut Creek along with our partners at East Bay Housing Organizations and the Multi-Faith ACTION Coalition, as well as City staff leadership. We are particularly inspired by the incredible passion and persistence from members of the community who kept raising their voices even when success seemed distant. Champions like Mary Fenelon were at nearly every meeting for the last two years and gave local meaning to the adage that “a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world.”

We also want to thank Councilmembers Silva, Wilk, and Haskew for their support. While the 3-2 council decision was close, Walnut Creek sent a resounding message that the City is dedicated to the creation and celebration of a community for everyone. This is an inspiration for cities throughout the Bay Area at a time when we all need to step up to address the affordable housing crisis.